How Long We Have Sung Our Songs chords by Townend Stuart

• Capo on 7th

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Key: D

Difficulty: Novice

D (capo 7)

Verse 1
        Bm(Em)               G(C)          D/F#(G/B)         G(C)
We have sung our songs of vict'ry, We have prayed to You for rain
        Em7(Am7)           A(D)          D/F#(G/B)           G(C)
We have cried for Your com-passion To re-new      the land a-gain
          Bm(Em            G(C)           D/F#(G/B)      G(C)
Now we're standing in Your presence  More hungry than be-fore
          Em7(Am7)         A(D)             D/F#(G/B)        G(C)
Now we're on Your steps of mercy  And we're knocking at Your door

Chorus 1
     D(G)           Em/D(Am/G)        D(G)
How long before You drench the barren land
     A(D)          Em7(Am7)           Bm7(Em7)
How long before we see Your righteous hand
     D(G)            Em/D(Am/G)       D(G)
How long before Your name is lifted   high
     A(D)           Em7(Am7)          Bm7(Em7)  A(D)  D(G)
How long before the weeping turns To  songs     of    joy


Verse 2
        Bm(Em)             G(C)          D/F#(G/B)     G(C)
Lord we know Your heart is broken By the evil that You see
           Em7(Am7)             A(D)             D/F#(G/B)       G(C)
And You've stayed Your hand of judgement For You plan to set men free
        Bm(Em            G(C)                D/F#(G/B)         G(C)
But the land is still in darkness  And we've fled from what is right
        Em7(Am7)           A(D)              D/F#(G/B)     G(C)
We have failed the silent children  Who will never see the light


Verse 3
      Bm(Em)         G(C)            D/F#(G/B)          G(C)
But I know a day is coming  When the deaf will hear His voice
         Em7(Am7)             A(D)             D/F#(G/B)          G(C)
When the blind will see their Saviour  And the lame will leap for joy
         Bm(Em         G(C)              D/F#(G/B)       G(C)
When the widow finds a husband  Who will always love His bride
        Em7(Am7)       A(D)             D/F#(G/B)       G(C)
And the orphan finds a Father  Who will never leave her side


Chorus 2
     D(G)            Em/D(Am/G)        D(G)
How long before Your glory lights the  skies
     A(D)            Em7(Am7)           Bm7(Em7)
How long before Your radiance lifts our eyes
    D(G)             Em/D(Am/G)          D(G)
How long before Your fragrance fills the air
     A(D)           Em7(Am7)             Bm7(Em7)  A(D)  D(G)
How long before the earth resounds  With songs     of    joy